ランドマーク
randomāku
The English phrase 'landmark' can be translated into Japanese as either ランドマーク (randomāku) or 目標物.
Meaning: notable location (noun)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| ランドマーク | randomāku |
| 目標物 | mokuhyōbutsu |
Both terms refer to a notable location, but they are used in different contexts depending on whether you are discussing cultural significance or functional navigation.
Which one should you use?
The katakana form ランドマーク is used specifically for iconic, culturally significant landmarks or architectural landmarks. In contrast, 目標物 is used more functionally to describe an object used as a visual marker or a point of reference to reach a destination.
How do you pronounce it?
randomāku
Did you know?
- In Japanese, the term 目標物 (hyōmokubutsu) can sound quite clinical or military, as it is often used in search-and-rescue or tactical contexts to mean 'target object'.
- When giving directions, Japanese speakers often use 'landmark' phrases like ～のあたり 'around the area of' to avoid being overly precise and appearing pushy.
- The word 目印 (mejirushi), which translates to a visual marker or landmark, is literally composed of the kanji for 'eye' and 'mark'.
Examples in context
- この神社は日本の名所です。This shrine is a landmark in Japan.
- このビルは街のランドマークです。Kono biru wa machi no randomāku desu.This building is a landmark of the town.
- あの塔をランドマークにしましょう。Ano tō o randomāku ni shimashō.Let's use that tower as a landmark.
- 新しいランドマークができる予定です。Atarashii randomāku ga dekiru yotei desu.A new landmark is scheduled to be built.
Example conversation
Kenta and Himari are meeting up in a busy city area.
- 健太 Kentaどこにいる？何かランドマークはある？Doko ni iru? Nanika rando-maaku wa aru?Where are you? Is there any landmark?
- 陽葵 Himari赤い時計台の前にいるよ。Akai tokeidai no mae ni iru yo.I'm in front of the red clock tower.
- 健太 Kentaあそこだね！すぐに行くよ。Asoko dane! Sugu ni iku yo.That's the place! I'll be there soon.
- 陽葵 Himari待ってるね、健太。Matteru ne, Kenta.I'll be waiting, Kenta.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “landmark” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
